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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,314.40, 27,493.20 and 10,423.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,314.40, 27,493.20 and 10,423.20 is: 15,647.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,314.40 : 27,493.20 = 10,423.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,314.40/27,493.20 = 10,423.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,314.40x = 27,493.20 × 10,423.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,314.40x = 286,567,122.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,567,122.24/18,314.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,647.09

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